WTMCassandra Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We are on our first day, and it's going pretty well so far. The children helped me draw up the new schedule, so they know what they are supposed to be doing. I felt very emotionally unprepared and still burned out (didn't really get better on this point over the summer), AND we are just back from a trip, so I was dreading today, but so far, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We started out lightly. 21ds (special needs) left at 7:42 for his first day of the year for his job training program. 13dd (also special needs) will start in the middle school next week. 12dd and I got through Math (CLE), Lanugage Arts (CLE), Bible (http://www.positiveaction.org) and Literature (ACE). That was our goal for today. I figured we would start with those 4 today and then add in Social Studies, Science and Spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubulibee Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We did some light schooling during the summer, but we started our new year today, with our new themes. It has gone very well, and the kids are glad to have history and science back (didn't do them during summer). I am so glad we are using workboxes, because that is making things run more smoothly. (We started that during the summer). I'm still waiting on a few curriculum items in the mail, but I'm able to manage without them for now. Yes, I am glad for a new year, and am encouraged that it will be a great year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Dd7 started her new year today. Ds12 was supposed to start today too - but he is sick. I hope he can start tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Today is our first day as well. :) The first day always goes well. It's the days that follow that can be challenging. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Today is our first day as well. :) The first day always goes well. It's the days that follow that can be challenging. ;) So true!! We started today as well. Things went nice and smooth. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSICAinMD Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Today was our first day as well. So far so good. Only 179 more days of record keeping (for this year anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue in WI Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I was planning to start tomorrow (that is when the ps kids start), but DH suggested we have orientation day today. We started with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then we changed the days on our calendar, and added birthdays and special days on it. We also looked at all of our curriculum and when we will do each subject. It only took about 1 1/2 hrs, but they are looking forward to starting their work Tomorrow. They had about an hour of free time before lunch, and then we went for a walk to a nearby playground. We will take pictures when dh comes home. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in VA Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm getting push-back from everyone. The 11 year old laid on his bed reading instead of getting started on his math. The 8 year old pretends not to understand her math problems (minutes after clearly understanding it). The 5 year old is the most stubborn person I know -- big problems with obedience. The 3 year old -- well, at least he has an excuse (just being 3). This is our seventh year of homeschooling, and I sure do wish I could have a sabbatical. Rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Not yet. Here school is back next Tuesday and since we still have PT three times a week, 4 doctor appts, and one blood test to do this week, I decided to wait. Right now, my youngest is doing math to "Boogie Oogie Oogie" on the Party Favorites channel and she has history from last year to do then she will go swimming. Older one still is doing a lot of last years work and is on her last American Novel- THe Great Gatsby. Beowulf will be next week, along with Bio and Life Science, respectively. My classes I teach start next Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We are and everybody has been really happy, me included! Schedule seems to be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingLatin Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yes, and I will have to admit that I actually started my son's first-grade year by (really uncharacteristically for me -- I'm not terrifically emotional) bursting into melodramatic tears, sobbing loudly, and begging my husband to just let me send the boy to the completely inadequate public school. :glare: He provoked me. Seriously. I suppose the school year can't go downhill much from there. In fact, the day has gotten much better so far. Nealy mama to Thales, 6; Lydia, 3; and Odin, 8 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yes, and I will have to admit that I actually started my son's first-grade year by (really uncharacteristically for me -- I'm not terrifically emotional) bursting into melodramatic tears, sobbing loudly, and begging my husband to just let me send the boy to the completely inadequate public school. :glare: He provoked me. Seriously. I suppose the school year can't go downhill much from there. In fact, the day has gotten much better so far. Nealy mama to Thales, 6; Lydia, 3; and Odin, 8 months Nealy - call me or PM me if you need to. You can do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It's our first day of fifth and third grade. We had a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We did. And we made it. It was a little hairy there when the older one managed to only do four math problems in 90 minutes (and three of those were wrong!) but he perked up after lunch a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Today was our fist day too. It went pretty well and so far no major complaints from the kids or me :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 First day here! I've changed up our schedule to be more accommodating of our two toddlers. I'm proud of myself that we actually got through everything I had planned for today and I wasn't a stressed-out witchy mommy. :tongue_smilie: We went on a nature walk this afternoon, which was really fun. I'm planning on doing that once a week now instead of never. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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